KIWANIS TRAVEL ADVENTURe
Welcome to
our 50th Annual Travel Adventure Series. This
Kiwanis-sponsored event is a community tradition. Over the years
our audience has traveled thousands of miles without leaving our
community of La Cañada Flintridge. We have been entertained,
educated, and enlightened by the best of the travel film
presenters. This year is no exception!
The funds generated by your
attendance of this event support many youth organizations, both
local and international.
All shows
start at 7:30 P.M. with pre-show entertainment at 7:10 P.M at the .Flintridge
Prep Auditorium.
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October 17th, 2009 “Bhutan: The Cloud
Kingdom”
Tom Sterling
The last independent, Himalayan,
Buddhist Kingdom is no bigger than New
Hampshire and Vermont put together and has
become a tourist Mecca. Perched on the
eastern shoulders of the world’s tallest
mountains, this tiny mountain kingdom is a
wonder to behold. You’ll be charmed by a
culture, landscapes, architecture and
wildlife that is unique in the world. |
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January 23, 2009 “Cruising the Eastern
Mediterranean” Mary Lee and Sid Nolan
Sail from Venice and enjoy spectacular views of the
Piazza San Marcos from our ship’s deck as you embark
for ports-of-call along the Dalmatian Coast, Greece
and its islands, Turkey, Cyprus, Israel and Egypt.
Cruising the Eastern Mediterranean in the wakes of
Ulysses, Aeneas and the ships of the Venetian
maritime empire offers a buffet of ancient
archaeological sites, charming harbors, flavorful
foods and wines, and hospitable people.
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February 20, 2010
“Egypt’s Treasures & Cruising the Nile” Clint and Sue
Denn
Join Clint and Sue Denn as they cruise the historic Nile
River, aboard the MS Sun Goddess, to discover the
mysteries of this cradle of civilization. The cities of
Alexandria and Cairo are both ancient and unique. Cairo,
a major city since the time of the pharaohs, and the
port city of Alexandria, founded over 2,300 years ago,
both hold major fascination for every traveler and lover
of history.
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March
27, 2010 “Inside Iran
Today”
Aryana Farshad
Inside Iran Today” is a two-part film documenting the
history and culture of ancient Persia and modern Iran.
Produced by Iranian/American filmmaker Aryana Farshad,
this film offers unique perspective on this land which
is on the forefront of world events today.
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April 17, 2010 “Burma:
Reflections on a Hidden Land”
Patricia Keith and Sean Cassidy
The land once known as Burma (now called Myanmar) is
hidden behind a gold and silk curtain. Patricia Keith
and Sean Cassidy explore Myanmar in their quiet and
gentle way, seeking to find out what lies behind the
facade commonly presented to visiting tourists. Burma is
an amazingly beautiful land, rich in history and culture |
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May 15, 2010 “The Great
American Rocky Mountain Adventure” John Holod and Jodie
Ginter
The Rocky Mountain Range is alive with adventure. From
river rafting to rock climbing it is a frontier land,
where the Wild West still lives in the greatest
concentration of National Parks in the United States.
Experience destinations such as the Grand Tetons,
Yellowstone, Pikes Peak, Royal Gorge, and many
other natural wonders as we journey North through the
regions of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana
all the way to Glacier National Park. |
Season Tickets only $40.00
- Individual
Performances $8.00’
All shows Saturdays at 7:30PM (pre-show entertainment at 7:10)
At the lovely Flintridge Prep Auditorium, Foothill at Crown
(818)790-9901
for further inforniation.
A single performance ticket is $8.00. You can buy a season
ticket for $40.00
CLICK HERE TO BUY SEASONS TICKETS
OR A SINGLE PERFORMANCE
Elementary students may attend free with parents
Annual Los Angeles Foothills Soap Box Derby
The
Sixth Annual Greater Los Angeles Soap Box Derby is coming next
Spring.
For
more information , click
here.
Click on the button to see pictures from the 2006 Greater Los Angeles
Soap Box Derby and the La Cañada Memorial Day Parade
7th Annual
La Cañada Flintridge
Wine
&
Gourmet
Food
Tasting
& Premium Wine Auction
September 20, 2009
Memorial Park in La Cañada
Tasting 2-5:00 p.m.
Premium Wine Auction
5-6:00 p.m.
The 7th Annual Wine &
Gourmet Food Tasting
event is again planned for this year. It is a highly
anticipated community event. Once again there will be wines from around the world as well as food from outstanding
restaurants, caterers and food purveyors.
Again this year:
The La Cañada Flintridge
Educational Foundation Endowment Fund is offering a Premium Wine
Auction at the conclusion of the tasting event.
The past six years the
reputation of this fine event has been building and many in La Cañada
Flintridge and surrounding communities have it as a ‘must
attend’ on their calendars. There will be outstanding
background music. Shade tents and umbrellas add to the
festivities and make the afternoon very comfortable along with
chairs in the shade and the cocktail tables where you can join
others in wine discussions or simply catching up with one
another.
The
Silent Auction makes for further enjoyment and friendly, competitive bidding.
The live Premium Wine Auction was such a success that it is
being continued this year.
Neighborhood Food and Clothing Drive
Saturday May
8, 2010
Where: 4545 Briggs Avenue, La Crescenta, Ca
91214
NEEDS: Canned Foods / Infant, Toddler, Men’s and Women’s
Clothing as well as Toothpaste, Deodorant, and Shaving Cream.
The Kiwanis of La Canada Neighborhood Food and Clothing Drive
event is a great opportunity to serve individuals, families and
children in need.
THIS YEAR Donations collected will be given to the MIDNIGHT
MISSION
located in Skid Row District of Los Angeles.
The Midnight Mission is one of the oldest continuously operating
human services organizations in the Los Angeles region. Centered
in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles, the Mission runs
one of the most efficient direct service operations in the
country. Midnight Mission services homeless and near-homeless
men, women and children and those suffering from drug addiction
and mental illness.
www.midnightmission.org
36 million Americans struggle with hunger, including 13 million
children. Our great desire is to partner in this food and
clothing drive, not only with individuals in the community but
local businesses throughout the area, including churches,
grocery stores, banks, and schools.
DROP OFF DAY
We make dropping off your donations easy and convenient with
drop off available on Saturday May 9th from 9am to 5pm at 4545
Briggs Avenue, La Crescenta, CA 91214
(Across from the Sheriffs station)
People making donations will be able to simply drop off their
donations and go.
OR participants can enjoy appetizers, beverages and an
opportunity to socialize and meet members of your community!
Kiwanis Members who wish to participate in the sorting or
delivery of the donations, please contact (WENDY SMITH (310)
770-6384.
Kiwanis of La Canada is looking forward to hosting this
charitable event and is excited about the opportunity to donate
directly to those with dire needs!
For more information contact:
Wendy Smith (310) 770-6384
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
“We need to be more grateful. There is no
true character without gratitude. To have feelings of
thanksgiving and gratitude for blessings is one of the marks of
a strong character. We need more of that spirit in our homes and
our daily associations.”
–Ezra Taft Benson
Thanksgiving Turkey Drive for
the Midnight Mission
Event: Thanksgiving Celebration for the Homeless
When: November 26, 2009 (meal service begins at 11:00A.M.)
Where: The Midnight Mission, 601 S. San Pedro St, Los Angeles,
90014
(www.midnightmission.org)
What: Kiwanis Club of La Canada is providing the Thanksgiving
Turkeys…with YOUR help!
POVERTY and HUNGER: a bad combination for the more than 850
million people in the world. Every eight seconds malnutrition
ends the life of a child. Every day 11,000 children die. Hunger
In Los Angeles county affects over 200,000 low-income adults.
Skid Row’s Midnight Mission will hold its annual Thanksgiving
Celebration on Thanksgiving Day, November 27 between 10:00AM and
2:00PM, or until everyone is fed.
Every year the Midnight Mission serves thousands of men, women
and children on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. This Year,
Kiwanis Club of La Canada is providing ALL of the Thanksgiving
Turkeys…with YOUR help! ☺
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
La Canada Business Owners, Residents, Friends and Family – YOU
ARE INVITED TO DONATE $18 TO PURCHASE 1 TURKEY FOR THE MIDNIGHT
MISSION THANKSGIVING DINNER. If you can't afford $3,024 for 168
Turkeys, Your donation of only $18 will buy 1 Turkey, $36 will
buy 2 Turkeys, $54 will by 3 Turkeys, $72 will buy 4 Turkeys,
and $90 will buy 5 Turkeys. Encourage your friends, family and
co-workers to participate!
The name “Kiwanis” means “we trade” or “we share our talents.”
It was coined from an American Indian expression, Nunc Kee-wanis.
Doing what we can, and giving what we have to help others is
what we Kiwanians believe in.
Thanksgiving is a time for giving from the heart. It also offers
a wonderful opportunity to remember the things in our lives for
which we are grateful, and to practice having what some have
called "an attitude of gratitude.” Once we purchase the Turkeys,
we will have them delivered to the Midnight Mission in time for
Thanksgiving Dinner. We are grateful for this opportunity to
make a difference in the lives of others!
LA CANADA COMMUNITY MEMBERS GO AHEAD AND BUY A TURKEY TODAY!
Make checks payable to Kiwanis Club of La
Canada Foundation and send your donation of $18 or more
to:
Wendy Smith
4545 Briggs Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
With just a little effort, you'll find we can fill our
Thanksgiving experience with a heaping portion of generosity and
gratitude. When you sit down to your Thanksgiving dinner and
look at your plate heaped high with turkey, potatoes and gravy –
you’ll know that thousands of men, women, AND CHILDREN are also
enjoying a warm Thanksgiving meal… BECAUSE OF YOU!
Thank you for joining with us in our dedication to changing the
world, one child and one community at a time.
All turkey donations must be turned in by the end of
September 2009 so we can proceed with other charity programs.
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